In bird couples, who is taking care of the kids?

Sex roles in birds describe sex differences in courtship, mate competition, social pair-bonds, and parental care.…

Analysis of teeth from Arctic seals reveals Arctic Ocean changes going back to 1950s

Research by University of Liverpool ocean scientists has found that found that food webs in the…

Developing ultrathin films for stretchable and sturdy bioelectronic membranes

UCLA researchers have developed a unique design of ultrathin films for highly flexible yet mechanically robust…

Study details how some fish cope with parasites, with implications for human health

They thrive everywhere from bustling cities to remote rainforests—even in our own backyards. Pervasive and unapologetic…

RNA map of the mammalian cell nucleus reveals new insights into gene regulation

Most people are familiar with the cell nucleus from grade school biology as a storage compartment…

More than 40% of the world's population are 'highly vulnerable' to climate

The IPCC report warns many of the impacts of global warming are now irreversible, and humans…

Targeted enzymes destroy virus RNA

A research team led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has successfully used specific enzymes…

Counties that rely on the courts for revenue sentence more women to incarceration

In Washington state, many counties in recent years have supplemented their revenues through court-imposed fines such…

Capturing the many facets of evolvability

All life evolves: microorganisms can become resistant to drugs, viruses evade our vaccines, and species may…

Are sharks gathering to mate off North Carolina? Mission launched to prove it's true

A shark hunt that could make history is being staged off North Carolina, as a team…